While our facility is still closed to the public, our staff is hard at work coming up with a plan to re-open that best fits the needs of our Guests and staff. We are taking everything day by day, but are tentatively planning to open on June 15th.

Gift Store

Gift Shop

The gift shop at Reptile Gardens is one of the largest in the Black Hills. It's an attraction in itself!

Browse from a wide variety of stunning rocks, minerals, and fossils from all over the world. Pick out the perfect Reptile Gardens t-shirt to commemorate your visit to the largest reptile zoo on earth!

Reptile Gardens founder, Earl Brockelsby, believed in educating people about reptiles and amphibians. He worked tirelessly to dispel the myths and misconceptions the public have about reptiles. We carry a wide variety of reptile and bird books for every age group. We also have a great selection of stuffed animal likenesses of our most famous residents. Whatever souvenir you’re looking for, you’ll find the perfect gift to commemorate your Reptile Gardens adventure. Check out our online store here!

Hours

The Reptile Gardens Gift Shop is open seven days a week from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm during the Summer Season. The gift shop at Reptile Gardens is open to the general public, so you don’t need to pay zoo admission to browse the variety of reptile and Black Hills related gifts.

Shop Online

You can also browse our online store to find one of our “Go Wrestle a Gator" shirts!

Supporting the Animals

We want to thank you for every purchase you make at the Reptile Gardens gift shop. Each dollar spent in our gift shop helps provide financial support for our ongoing operations at Reptile Gardens. Your purchases also fund conservation and research initiatives, which help to try and preserve animals and habitats in South Dakota and around the world.

As we work closely with major zoos worldwide to promote species survival, it is our responsibility to also educate the public about important environmental issues and positively contribute to the future of our animal residents.

Reptile Gardens is a great place for class field trips and learning experiences. View some work sheets and answer keys for your group to use while exploring Reptile Gardens. We have several varying difficulty levels to help accommodate every age of children. Have fun learning!